Posted by simus on April 17, 2004, at 1:36:13
In reply to Re: Free Will, posted by rayww on April 15, 2004, at 10:26:17
> A phrase here or there read out of context can give a personal meaning to a private question. If you notice, God has slipped in a lot of those "out of context" verses in the middle of a dialogue, that are placed there just for those who are searching for answers. I wish everyone could understand this. Jude 1:6 I slip some of those in too sometimes when a phrase pops into my head as I'm writing. (as is the resurrection of the dead)
Maybe it is the hour, but I am trying really hard to understand what you are saying here and I just don't follow you. Where has God slipped in anything "out of context"? After all of my Bible studying, I sincerely can't come up with one thing that God "slipped in" that didn't pertain to the context of the Word. Could you give me an example(s)of one? I know that Jesus at times seemed to say things that weren't clear to those who were hearing. Is that what you mean? If I remember correctly, you are a Mormon, right? I don't know what other books Mormons study, but are you possibly referring to a book other than the Bible? I really am not trying to be confrontational. I am honestly just trying to understand what you are saying. And could you explain your reference to Jude 6?
> You have brought up a very interesting topic, and one that we should all study and pray about. Man, I wish I could be an ensign to someone. Yes, that's what I want to be when I grow up. An ensign. Someone who helps others find and discover Jesus Christ.
The term "ensign" in reference to Christian life is new to me. Is "ensign" your religion's term for a mentor?
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